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Best Wave Height Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

If you already know Surfline, this is the deeper bench. 248+ wave height apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of August 2026.

Compare top Wave Height Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Surfline: Wave & Surf ReportsSurfline: Wave & Surf ReportsFree4.7★ (30K)YesYesAug 2026
2Marine Weather Forecast ProMarine Weather Forecast ProFree4.7★ (16K)NoYesAug 2026
3NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship DataNOAA Buoy Reports & Ship DataFree4.7★ (2.4K)YesYesAug 2026
4Windfinder: Wind & Weather mapWindfinder: Wind & Weather mapFree4.8★ (61K)YesYesAug 2026
5Ocean Wave HeightOcean Wave HeightFree1.3★ (4)YesNoAug 2026
6MSW Surf ForecastMSW Surf ForecastFree4.8★ (15K)YesYesAug 2026
7Surf Buddy Wave HeightSurf Buddy Wave HeightFree1.0★ (1)YesNoAug 2026
8Windy.app — Wind, Tides, RadarWindy.app — Wind, Tides, RadarFree4.7★ (73K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Wave Height

Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports#1

Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports by Surfline/Wavetrak

Forecasts, Cams, Wind, & Tide
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(30K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#6in Weather
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This app provides detailed surf forecasts, live conditions, and expert analysis to help surfers plan their sessions. Access over 1000 live cams worldwide, hourly data on wave height, wind, and tide, and track your progress with session logging. Premium members receive exclusive discounts and giveaways.

What We Love

  • 🌊 Accurate surf forecasting
  • 📽️ Useful live surf cams
  • 🤙 Helpful for planning surf trips
  • 🏄‍♂️ Invaluable for surfers

Room to Improve

  • 🤑 Expensive premium subscription
  • 🚫 Limited access for free users
  • 🌐 Inconsistent accuracy of forecasts
Marine Weather Forecast Pro#2

Marine Weather Forecast Pro by LW Brands, LLC

NOAA Marine Weather Forecast
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(16K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#79in Weather
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Access comprehensive NOAA marine weather data, including real-time buoy readings, 5-day forecasts, and historical wave trends. Visualize data with map overlays and receive severe weather alerts. An Apple Watch app is also available.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Detailed weather data from multiple sources
  • 🔍 Accurate and reliable information
  • 👍 Intuitive and well-designed interface
  • 💡 Customizable spot forecasts

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with data availability or app crashes
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific location forecasts
  • 🔍 Lack of certain features like wind speed units or saved locations
NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data#3

NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data by Juggernaut Technology, Inc.

Marine Wind, Wave & Sea Temps
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(2.4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access detailed buoy and ship observation data without weather forecasts or tide information. View current conditions, historical trends, and storm locations on an intuitive map. Monitor your favorite locations with customizable widgets.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Critical infrastructure
  • 🚀 Excellent source of sea conditions
  • 🚀 Valuable buoy information
  • 👍 Plenty of information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 More data needed
  • 🐛 Incomplete and inaccurate
  • 🐛 Wave height data not working

More Wave Height apps to explore

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Windfinder: Wind & Weather map
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map
Tides, waves & storm forecast
Free

Get detailed wind, wave, tide, and weather forecasts for over 160,000 locations worldwide. Access real-time measurements from thousands of weather stations and animated wind maps for a global overview. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals needing precise weather data.

Detailed wind and weather forecastsReal-time wind and weather measurementsTide forecasts
☀️ Weather
(61K)
freemium
5
Ocean Wave Height
Ocean Wave Height
Ocean Wave Height
by corey hoggard
Free

Access global wave height and direction data for activities like surfing, fishing, and beach visits. This tool provides essential information for planning your outdoor adventures.

Global wave height dataWave direction informationUseful for surfing
☀️ Weather
(4)
ad-supported
6
MSW Surf Forecast
MSW Surf Forecast
MSW Surf Forecast
MSW is now Surfline
Free

Access comprehensive surf forecasts, live surf cams, and expert reports for breaks worldwide. Plan future surf trips with 16-day forecasts and relive your sessions with wave analysis and video playback. Shop surf gear and stay updated on surf news.

Live surf cams at 950+ breaks16-day long-range forecastsDaily surf reports from experts
☀️ Weather
(15K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Surf Buddy Wave Height
Surf Buddy Wave Height
Surf Buddy Wave Height
by corey hoggard
Free

Access global wave height and direction data on an interactive map. This tool helps surfers track swells and find optimal surf spots worldwide.

Global wave height dataWave direction trackingInteractive map interface
☀️ Weather
(1)
ad-supported
8
Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
#1 Fishing, boating & sailing
Free

This app provides detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for various outdoor activities. It offers historical data, real-time alerts, and a community feature for sharing conditions. Ideal for surfers, sailors, and other wind sports enthusiasts.

Wind report, forecast, and statisticsWind alert and storm warningsWeather history (2012-2024)
☀️ Weather
(73K)
freemium
9
wave-log: tide & beach checkin
wave-log: tide & beach checkin
wave-log: tide & beach checkin
Surf, snorkel, swim by tide
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
10
PartyWave.App
PartyWave.App
PartyWave.App
Surf Reports from Real Surfers
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
11
Surf Window: Surf Forecast
Surf Window: Surf Forecast
Surf Window: Surf Forecast
Go/Maybe/No + Tide Alerts
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
12
Tape Measure & Ruler Арр
Tape Measure & Ruler Арр
Tape Measure & Ruler Арр
Multifunctional Ruler・Level
Free

This app functions as a digital measuring tool, allowing you to measure objects and distances with accuracy. It also enables you to create sketches with text annotations and share your measurements and designs.

Digital ruler and measuring tapeImperial and Metric unitsRangefinder for distance measurement
🔧 Utilities
(4.3K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Tideline Surf Reports
Tideline Surf Reports
Tideline Surf Reports
by Paul van Motman
⚽ Sports
(0)
14
Sea Temperature & Waves
Sea Temperature & Waves
Sea Temperature & Waves
Water Temp, Surf & Tides
Free

Plan your ideal beach day with up-to-date sea temperatures, wave heights, tide times, and weather forecasts. Get daily updates on ocean conditions to make the most of your time by the water.

Sea temperature dataWave height informationTide times
☀️ Weather
(5)
free
15
Swellpoint
Swellpoint
Swellpoint
by Oliver Jacob
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
16
StormTools
StormTools
StormTools
by RPS Group Inc
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
Surf Alarm: Daily Forecast
Surf Alarm: Daily Forecast
Surf Alarm: Daily Forecast
Know when to go
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
18
Sea Levels App
Sea Levels App
Sea Levels App
Explore sea level changes
$6.99
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
Tidal Tracker
Tidal Tracker
Tidal Tracker
Dynamic Tide Data
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
20
Mr Seawatcher
Mr Seawatcher
Mr Seawatcher
Know Before You Go
$2.99
☀️ Weather
(0)

FAQ about Wave Height

What are the best wave height apps for iPhone?
Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports tops our wave height apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 30K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top wave height apps we rank are free to download, including Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports and Marine Weather Forecast Pro.
Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ wave height apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides comprehensive surf forecasts, live conditions, and expert analysis to help surfers plan their sessions. It offers access to over 1000 live cams worldwide, hourly data on wave height, wind, and tide, and allows users to log their surf sessions.
Key features include global live surf cams, hourly condition data (wave height, wind, tide), expert surf reports and forecasts, session logging, and integration with Apple Watch for tracking and wave clip generation. Premium members also get exclusive discounts and giveaways.

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